15 Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

There’s nothing quite like a chocolate cupcake. Rich, moist, and delicious, chocolate cupcakes are a classic treat that people of all ages love. Kids especially love the texture and flavors of chocolate in cupcake form.

Though small, chocolate cupcakes pack a lot of flavors. You can serve them as a sweet snack or a more elaborate dessert. Regardless of how you eat them, chocolate cupcakes are sure to please.

You can use cocoa powder or whipped cream on top of these cupcakes. Moreover, you can also use chocolate shavings or icing sugar for a picture-perfect presentation. Either way, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

1. Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Super Moist Chocolate cupcakes are the best cupcakes I have ever had. They are so moist and fluffy; the chocolate flavor is to die for. You can make these on weekends or at special dinners.

You will experience tons of chocolate flavors in just a single bite. In this chocolate cupcake recipe, you must use natural unsweetened cocoa powder and buttermilk.

Natural ingredients enhance the flavors and add to the texture. I highly recommend these cupcakes to anyone who loves chocolate. They will not disappoint you or your guests.

2. Best Chocolate Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes are rich and moist, with a deep chocolate flavor that is perfectly balanced by the creamy frosting. The best part is that they are easy to make, and you can customize them to your liking.

Whether you add nuts, chocolate chips, or edible sprinkles, these cupcakes will surely be a hit for kids and adults alike. I will suggest that you add espresso powder to enhance the flavor.

You can mix the cupcake batter in a single mixing bowl. So next time you’re looking for a delicious dessert, be sure to give these chocolate cupcakes a try. This recipe (chocolate cupcakes) will not disappoint you.

3. Homemade Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Here comes a recipe that will result in easy chocolate cupcakes. And not just any cupcakes: you will make the best and most delicious cupcakes you have ever made. They will come out moist, balanced, flavorful, and rich.

You can make frosting with real melted chocolate for a rich, decadent treat that you won’t be able to resist. The rich chocolate frosting will melt into your mouth.

Let these homemade cupcakes cool completely before you serve them. Your kids will love these sweet snacks, or you can even make them for a dinner meal.

4. Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

This recipe is for cupcakes paired with chocolate, but you could use any flavor you like. The cupcakes are moist and rich, and the frosting is light and fluffy.

It’s always a good idea to have cupcake liners on hand. They make cupcakes so much easier to bake and clean up. Let the cupcakes cool completely before you decorate them with the frosting.

Top the frosting with rainbow sprinkles. If you’re looking for an easy recipe that will please everyone, look no further than this one.

5. HERSHEY’S “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cupcakes

There’s nothing quite like a rich, chocolatey cupcake. The perfect balance of moist, fluffy cake and flavorful frosting makes chocolate cupcakes a classic treat. Moreover, cupcakes are always a crowd pleaser.

Moreover, HERSHEY’S Chocolate Cupcakes are the gold standard. The thick, rich frosting is the perfect finishing touch. It is not too sweet and has just the right chocolate flavor.

Whether you’re serving them at a party or sharing them with a friend, these Chocolate Cupcakes are always a hit. Make them on Saturday evenings or at friends’ get-togethers as a special and sweet dessert.

6. The Best Moist Chocolate Cupcake

One of the best things about chocolate is that it comes in so many different forms. You can have chocolate chips in cookies or chocolate frosting on a cake.

Moreover, chocolate shavings also make cupcakes look good and taste delicious. The chocolate shavings on top add the right amount of sweetness and texture. It makes any cupcake a true delight.

If you’re looking for a chocolate treat that will leave you feeling satisfied, look no further than this cupcake recipe. It will not disappoint you.

7. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes With Strawberry Rose Buttercream

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and full of chocolate flavor. Follow the buttercream frosting recipe as it is, and you will get a light and airy frosting.

Moreover, adding strawberries and roses makes it delicately sweet and fragrant. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from a birthday party to an intimate gathering. And best of all, they’re gluten-free!

Do not forget to take pictures of these beautiful-looking delicious cupcakes for your social media. So everyone can enjoy them.

8. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

Something about a cupcake with a chocolate base and salted caramel top is special. These cupcakes are sure to please any crowd with the perfect mix of sweet and salty, with a rich chocolate flavor.

And they’re not just delicious – they’re also pretty simple to make. Mix some baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and sugar, then add some eggs, oil, and water.

The batter comes together, and baking the cupcakes only takes a few minutes. Once they’re out of the oven, you can top them with a salted caramel frosting or dust them with powdered sugar.

9. High Altitude Chocolate Truffle Salted Caramel Cupcakes

These High Altitude Chocolate Cupcakes are out of this world. I was hesitant to make them because they sounded a bit complicated. However, the recipe was easy to follow, and you can easily make a huge batch.

The ganache inserted in the center is what makes these cupcakes extra special. They are also very chocolatey, which is always a good thing in my book.

You can top it with leftover chocolate buttercream or ganache if you like. I highly recommend giving these cupcakes a try on weekends or birthdays.

10. Turtle Chocolate Cupcakes

This Chocolate Cupcakes recipe is amazing. The chocolate cake is moist and fudgy. Plus, the pecan caramel sauce is to die for. The caramel cream cheese frosting is also fantastic.

In short, multiple recipes and flavors come together to create the perfect cupcake. Moreover, the turtle design is simple enough for a beginner baker to make beautiful designs. Your cupcakes will surely impress others.

So if you’re looking for an impressive yet easy-to-make dessert, look no further than turtle chocolate cupcakes. Your guests will love the dessert and enjoy it till the last bite.

11. Chocolate Cupcakes With Caramel Frosting

This recipe combines rich chocolate flavor with salted caramel flavor. They are rich, moist, and full of flavor. You can make the chocolate cupcake with dark chocolate and top it with caramel frosting.

These cupcakes are also very easy to make. You can easily follow the recipe and bake the cupcakes in a matter of minutes.

So if you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make dessert that will please everyone, give this chocolate cake recipe a try. The combination of these two flavors will please your sweet tooth.

12. Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love a good cupcake? They’re fluffy and sweet and come in all sorts of delicious flavors. But what about a cupcake that’s made with Guinness? That’s right, these cakes are a thing, and they’re absolutely amazing.

You should use dutch processed cocoa powder to add depth of flavor and a hint of bitterness. It pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the frosting.

Espresso powder, granulated sugar, and melted butter add texture and flavor to the recipe. The end result is a cupcake that’s moist, flavorful, and totally irresistible.

13. Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Delicious, moist, and rich chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting is a hard-to-resist treat. These cupcakes are sure to please any crowd with the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

The chocolate cake is dense and moist. Plus, the fluffy vanilla frosting is the perfect finishing touch. You can also swirl chocolate and vanilla frosting together for a more enhanced look.

Whether entertaining guests or looking for a sweet snack, chocolate cupcakes and vanilla frosting will hit the spot. Make them in matter of minutes and serve chilled.

14. Chocolate Cookie Dough Stuffed Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes are delicious on their own, but when you stuff them with edible chocolate chip cookie dough, they’re even better. If you’re looking for a yummy treat, these are definitely the cupcakes for you.

Your kids will also love these chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes as they are a special treat. Moreover, you further enhance the flavor when you pipe the cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream. 

They are basically regular cupcakes, but with a delicious filling in the middle. It takes these cupcakes to the next level. These cupcakes are sure to please any sweet tooth.

15. Nutella Cupcakes

There are few things in life as delicious as a Nutella cupcake. The combination of rich, chocolatey Nutella and fluffy, moist cake is simply heavenly. And the best part is that they’re so easy to make.

Just add a few spoonfuls of Nutella to your favorite cupcake recipe, and you’re good to go. So next time you’re looking for a delicious treat, be sure to give Nutella cupcakes a try.

Serve them with freshly cut strawberries or whipped cream. Your kids and friends will love this recipe and enjoy them till the last bite.

15 Delicious Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

Recipe by Brenda

Ingredients

  • Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Best Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Homemade Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

  • HERSHEY’S “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cupcakes

  • The Best Moist Chocolate Cupcake

  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes With Strawberry Rose Buttercream

  • Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

  • High Altitude Chocolate Truffle Salted Caramel Cupcakes

  • Turtle Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Chocolate Cupcakes With Caramel Frosting

  • Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

  • Nutella Cupcakes

Directions

  • Choose your preferred recipe
  • Assemble all the needed ingredients
  • Prepare a chocolate cupcake in 30 minutes or less!
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